Medlar-with-Wesham vs Wrea Green with Westby

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Medlar-with-Wesham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wrea Green with Westby Lancashire Constabulary

      Medlar-with-Wesham vs Wrea Green with Westby Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Medlar-with-Wesham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      236 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Wrea Green with Westby
      Lancashire Constabulary
      194 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Medlar-with-Wesham
      B Wrea Green with Westby
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      236
      194
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      269
      418
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.3%
      ↓53.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Medlar-with-Wesham
      B Wrea Green with Westby
      Violent Crime
      89 ↓16%
      82 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      62 ↓11%
      60 ↓55%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑0%
      9 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑11%
      7 ↓72%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓26%
      7 ↓77%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      4 ↑33%
      Public Order
      17 ↓15%
      7 ↓61%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑300%
      5 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓36%
      5 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wrea Green with Westby is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Medlar-with-Wesham safer than Wrea Green with Westby?

      Medlar-with-Wesham has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 236 crimes in the last 12 months. Wrea Green with Westby has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 194 crimes. Wrea Green with Westby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Medlar-with-Wesham vs Wrea Green with Westby?

      Medlar-with-Wesham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wrea Green with Westby shows -53.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Medlar-with-Wesham and Wrea Green with Westby?

      In Medlar-with-Wesham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 incidents). In Wrea Green with Westby, it is Violent Crime (82 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Medlar-with-Wesham and Wrea Green with Westby?

      Medlar-with-Wesham recorded 62 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wrea Green with Westby recorded 60. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Medlar-with-Wesham vs Wrea Green with Westby?

      Violent crime in Medlar-with-Wesham totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 82 in Wrea Green with Westby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Medlar-with-Wesham and Wrea Green with Westby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Medlar-with-Wesham recorded 269 crimes (now 236, a change of -12.3%). Wrea Green with Westby recorded 418 crimes previously (now 194, -53.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Medlar-with-Wesham and Wrea Green with Westby?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Medlar-with-Wesham has a resolution rate of 0% and Wrea Green with Westby has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Medlar-with-Wesham and Wrea Green with Westby?

      Medlar-with-Wesham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wrea Green with Westby is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Medlar-with-Wesham and Wrea Green with Westby?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Medlar-with-Wesham or Wrea Green with Westby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Medlar-with-Wesham and Wrea Green with Westby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.